A few clumps of bamboo could be vaguely seen.
Kong Baiyan led his men over and, upon seeing the white-clad girl in front of the peonies, paused for a moment before asking, "Miss, are you lost?"
Cheng Biyun looked delicate and frail, with her brows slightly furrowed and her eyes slightly red.
Looking at her like this, she seems like a delicate young lady who has gotten lost and is hiding behind a peony flower, crying her eyes out...
The tearful young lady looked up: "Cousin, I'm A-Yun..."
"Ah Yun? You've grown so much!" Kong Baiyan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "I heard that you will be going to the capital soon."
I thought you'd be a little late.
Cheng Biyun bowed to Kong Baiyan and the young master beside him before saying, "Reporting to my cousin, I heard that my maternal grandmother was unwell and was worried, so I came early."
After she finished speaking, she raised her head and stared at Kong Baiyan.
Kong Baiyan said in a refined manner, "If there is anything that is not well received at the banquet held at your residence today, please forgive me."
My mother went to Fotai Mountain a few days ago and returned later today.
If you find this boring, go back to the Jade Pavilion to rest.
rest?
How could she waste such a rare opportunity?
Cheng Biyun said gently, "Cousin, after several years, A-Yun has come to the capital again, but she has no playmates here..."
Today, A-Yun wants to admire the flowers and, incidentally, make some acquaintances with the young ladies of the capital.
Kong Baiyan nodded: "Alright."
At this moment, the young man beside him gently nudged Kong Baiyan: "Is this young lady your cousin?"
Kong Baiyan nodded, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face: "Biyun is the daughter of my aunt who married into the Cheng family in Wannan."
The two young men exchanged a glance, then bowed to Cheng Biyun, saying, "So you are Miss Cheng."
Cheng Biyun blushed slightly and returned the greeting.
Among them, a young man in blue brocade robes waved his folding fan and puffed out his chest, saying: "It is said that Wannan is a place of beautiful mountains and clear waters, and outstanding people. Most of the women there are pretty and gentle."
Having met Miss Biao today, I can confirm that her reputation is indeed well-deserved.
"Which woman in the capital is as gentle and charming as Miss Cheng?"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Biyun's cheeks turned even redder.
She glanced sideways at Kong Baiyan.
Kong Baiyan had a faint smile on his thin, handsome face, exuding gentleness and refinement.
Cheng Biyun blushed and said, "Young master, you flatter me."
The young man in blue shook his folding fan and asked, "How old is Miss Biao?"
Upon hearing the question about her age, Kong Baiyan spoke up at the opportune moment: "Biyun is still young, don't frighten her."
Cheng Biyun shook her head and said, "Cousin, Ayun will be of marriageable age in two years."
The two young masters are very kind and good people; A-Yun is not afraid.
Upon hearing this, Kong Baiyan was at a loss for words, so he could only say to the two young masters, "The princess is on the waterside pavilion, go and greet her first."
The two young masters nodded.
Kong Baiyan straightened his clothes and stepped onto the waterside pavilion.
Seeing this, Cheng Biyun said, "Cousin, Ayun will go with you."
Kong Baiyan turned around: "Let's go."
Cheng Biyun patted her white dress and followed Kong Boyan's steps.
The group slowly walked up to the waterside pavilion.
Huaiyao, holding a cup of peony tea, frowned and said, "This is so annoying. I finally found a quiet place, and now another group has come."
Yuan Yao looked up and gazed out of the waterside pavilion.
Kong Baiyan walked ahead, his smile gentle.
He stepped forward first, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Baiyan greets Your Highness Huairou, Your Highness Huaiyao, and Your Highness Yuanyao."
His way of addressing her was both intimate and polite.
Cheng Biyun and the other two young men also bowed.
Huairou said gently, "No need for such formalities."
Kong Baiyan glanced at the tea set on the stone table, a hint of apology in his voice: "There aren't many servants in the household, so it's truly impolite of us not to have brought Your Highness tea in time..."
“Young Master Kong, there’s no need to blame yourself,” Huairou said. “My sisters and I prefer a quieter time, so we didn’t have any servants with us.”
Using peonies to brew tea was a spur-of-the-moment decision.
"I see." Kong Baiyan said with a smile, "If Your Highness likes it, after today's flower viewing banquet, I will have these peonies made into tea and sent to Your Highness's palace."
Upon hearing this, Huairou quickly said, "Young Master Kong, there's no need for that!"
Peonies are better suited for viewing.
Let these flowers wither naturally.
"It's alright," Kong Bai said. "Flowers always wither eventually, but when they're made into flower tea, they can be preserved for a long time."
These peonies are honored to have won His Highness's favor.
"If the flowers wither, they will simply mix into the soil and be swept out the door..."
Upon hearing this, Huairou was at a loss for words.
Huaiyao, standing to the side, said, "We just wanted to try this pot of peony tea."
In the palace, there is no shortage of flower tea.
My sister still has a lot of the rose tea and chrysanthemum tea that Yuan Xiaoyao gave her last year!
The taste of this peony tea is nowhere near as good as that of rose.
Furthermore, in a few days, Prince Feng Xun of Xiqiu should be sending over the snow lotus tea!
Her words revealed her disdain for peony flower tea.
Huairou gently scolded, "Huaiyao, shut up." Then, with an apologetic look, she looked at Kong Boyan and said, "Huaiyao is straightforward, but she means no harm."
Peony flower tea is delicious, but it should not be consumed in excess.
"Young Master Kong, you should keep them, let them wither naturally, and let them turn into nutrients to nourish the flowers."
Upon hearing this, Kong Baiyan's eyes softened, and a smile appeared on his lips: "Your Highness is kind-hearted, Baiyan has learned a lot."
Listening to Kong Baiyan's words, Cheng Biyun felt particularly uncomfortable.
Her lips twitched, as if she was about to speak.
Yuan Yao, holding a teacup, said, "Jing'er, pour tea for Young Master Kong, Miss Cheng, and the other two gentlemen."
Cheng Biyun was unable to say what she wanted to say.
Jing'er poured four cups of tea, and Huairou's maid took the cups and handed them to the four people.
Kong Baiyan took a sip of tea first, and after tasting it, he exclaimed, "Jing'er's tea is brewed extremely well. She is indeed worthy of being the princess's person."
Yuan Yao smiled and said, "If Young Master Kong likes to drink, then drink more."
When I travel, I always bring several kinds of tea with me.
This pot is filled with peony and jujube tea.
On the stove is rose tea…
Cheng Biyun took a sip of tea and asked in confusion, "Princess, can rose petals be used to make tea?"
“Yes,” Yuan Yao said with a smile, “Rose tea can improve blood circulation, remove blood stasis, and beautify the skin. Girls should drink more of it, it’s good for their health.”
A look of surprise appeared on Cheng Biyun's face.
She had rarely seen roses in her entire life.
Unexpectedly, Yuan Yao used it to make tea, and rose tea is even said to have beauty and skin-nourishing effects?
Cheng Biyun picked up her teacup and, while drinking tea, glanced at Huairou.
The skin in Huairou is fair, radiant, rosy, and delicate...
Cheng Biyun silently reached out and touched a newly grown pimple on her cheek.
She went to great lengths to barely cover that pimple with powder...
If she also drinks rose tea, could she also have skin as good as Huairou's?
At this moment, the young man in blue, always eager for a good show, exclaimed loudly, "Hey, Miss Cheng and the princess are both wearing white dresses today!"
After he finished speaking, he raised his fan and lightly patted Kong Baiyan.
Provoking trouble?
Fanning the flames?
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